shebarelyreads 's review for:

A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos

4.0

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I went into this book super curious and excited. Although it was advertised solely as a fantasy marriage of convenience, I was not disappointed when met with a book filled with fantastical adventure and mystery. The world-building was great, with its unique magic system and a setting that gave Howl’s Moving Castle X Alice In Wonderland vibes. I was greatly intrigued. The writing completely captivates and immerses you in a scene. While reading you feel as if you are in the MC’s shoes, a fish out of water, trying to survive and make sense of everything. Would do anything to read this again for the first time.